Ballistic Plates Incoming

gwhysow said:
Not sure if they'll be NIJ testing independently since done stateside. They updated their first post.

"Further update, we have received the official NIJ test results from the distributor, and they have passed all the NIJ certifications, as tested by the NIJ certified lab NTS in Kansas."
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Interesting why do none of the plates shown have stickers with manufacture and certification on them then?
Post the lab results and certifications for the armour along with insurance

gadget
 
gadget said:
Interesting why do none of the plates shown have stickers with manufacture and certification on them then?
Post the lab results and certifications for the armour along with insurance

gadget
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We will be posting the certifications we have on the product page of each plate when we put them up for sale. We have posted some of the lab results here but I believe they are buried somewhere in the low teen pages. We will make sure that on the product pages you will see the appropriate lab results.
 
I am VERY interested in a set!!! ...and I have 2 buddies who will most def also be interested in some too!!!

I am looking at level IV plates...provided they are coated/done right to deal with any "spalling"

Your two level IV options are...

"Aluminum Oxide Ceramic Level IV Shooters Cut" vs. "Silicon Carbide Ceramic Level IV Shooters Cut"

With the price being a little higher and the weight a little less on the silicon carbide ones...is there any real "pros and cons" between those 2 models vs saving a bit of weight for a bit more $$$?

Do any and/or both of these level IV plates require soft or trauma pads to be used behind them for the full level of protection?

I am looking for durability and toughness as #1!!!

Thanks very much and I look forward to hearing back and reading/seeing more on these plates!!! :)

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Also what style of level IV plate where they testing in the video in your OP?
 
pure.black.xiii said:
I am VERY interested in a set!!! ...and I have 2 buddies who will most def also be interested in some too!!!

I am looking at level IV plates...provided they are coated/done right to deal with any "spalling"

Your two level IV options are...

"Aluminum Oxide Ceramic Level IV Shooters Cut" vs. "Silicon Carbide Ceramic Level IV Shooters Cut"

With the price being a little higher and the weight a little less on the silicon carbide ones...is there any real "pros and cons" between those 2 models vs saving a bit of weight for a bit more $$$?

Do any and/or both of these level IV plates require soft or trauma pads to be used behind them for the full level of protection?

I am looking for durability and toughness as #1!!!

Thanks very much and I look forward to hearing back and reading/seeing more on these plates!!! :)

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Also what style of level IV plate where they testing in the video in your OP?
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I second this! I'm having a difficult time choosing between the two, however I am more worried about the plates cracking with me using them for training as opposed to worrying about catching a few rounds. Though, I would still be purchasing it for personal protection.
 
DDreadz said:
I second this! I'm having a difficult time choosing between the two, however I am more worried about the plates cracking with me using them for training as opposed to worrying about catching a few rounds. Though, I would still be purchasing it for personal protection.
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Its all about money and weight.

Less weight = more money

They aren't going to crack unless you are throwing them on the ground on the corners

Shawn
 
pure.black.xiii said:
I am VERY interested in a set!!! ...and I have 2 buddies who will most def also be interested in some too!!!

I am looking at level IV plates...provided they are coated/done right to deal with any "spalling"

Your two level IV options are...

"Aluminum Oxide Ceramic Level IV Shooters Cut" vs. "Silicon Carbide Ceramic Level IV Shooters Cut"

With the price being a little higher and the weight a little less on the silicon carbide ones...is there any real "pros and cons" between those 2 models vs saving a bit of weight for a bit more $$$?

Do any and/or both of these level IV plates require soft or trauma pads to be used behind them for the full level of protection?

I am looking for durability and toughness as #1!!!

Thanks very much and I look forward to hearing back and reading/seeing more on these plates!!! :)

***

Also what style of level IV plate where they testing in the video in your OP?
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We believe they are coated to deal with spalling, but before we make any promises we are going to test them in house to be sure. As mentioned by shawn the only real difference is the weight. You save a little bit of weight in exchange for the price tag being a bit larger. We would always recommend a trauma pad, but it isn't a necessity as all these plates are stand alone. Unless you are repeatedly dropping the plates on hard surfaces they will hold up to whatever you can throw at them. If you are looking for pure durability and looking less for the ability to take AP .30-06 we do recommend the UHMWPE and the steel plates, as both are much more resilient to drops and everyday wear.

Also in the video by Polenar we believe that he is using the Level IV Aluminum plates.
 
DDreadz said:
I second this! I'm having a difficult time choosing between the two, however I am more worried about the plates cracking with me using them for training as opposed to worrying about catching a few rounds. Though, I would still be purchasing it for personal protection.
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If you are more interested in avoiding cracking during training, the UHMWPE plates and steel plates trade off the additional protection for a bit more everyday durability, and the UHMWPE plate is incredibly light. But unless you are constantly smashing your plates into the ground, they should hold up just fine to training.
 
AITacticalSolutions said:
We believe they are coated to deal with spalling, but before we make any promises we are going to test them in house to be sure. As mentioned by shawn the only real difference is the weight. You save a little bit of weight in exchange for the price tag being a bit larger. We would always recommend a trauma pad, but it isn't a necessity as all these plates are stand alone. Unless you are repeatedly dropping the plates on hard surfaces they will hold up to whatever you can throw at them. If you are looking for pure durability and looking less for the ability to take AP .30-06 we do recommend the UHMWPE and the steel plates, as both are much more resilient to drops and everyday wear.

Also in the video by Polenar we believe that he is using the Level IV Aluminum plates.
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That all sounds great, thank you!!! :)

Any plans to bring in trauma pads?
 
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